Awards & Championships | Findon Skid Kids Cycle Speedway

Awards & Honors

Rider of the Year

Bert Hill Medal

Harley Medal

Brian O’Neill Memorial Trophy

Australian Championships

South Australian Championships

Rider of the Year Awards

The Rider of the Year award recognises outstanding performance, commitment and sportsmanship throughout the racing season. At Findon Skid Kids, this honour celebrates riders who not only excel on the track but also represent the club values both on and off it.

With separate junior and senior recognitions in many years, this award highlights the depth of talent across all age groups and acknowledges the dedication required to compete at a high level year after year.

1989 – L. Thomas
1990 – A. Houghton
1991 – M. Gentle
1992 – A. Marino
1993 – S. Brown
1994 – B. Brown
1995 – D. Robb
1996 – T. Dunk
1997 – S. Dallow
1998 – A. Cotton
1999 – T. Dunk, M. Spear
2000 – D. Hartman, L. Spear, B. Terry
2001 – M. Spear
2002 – D. Lynch
2003–2004 – R. Priest
2005 – B. McMillan
2006–2007 – N. Kinross
2008 – T. Forester, B. Clarke
2009 – S. Bentley
2010 – J. Doran
2011 – M. Bryant, M. Forester
2012 – Junior: M. Forester, J. Swansson · Senior: N. Kinross

2013 – Junior: B. Swansson · Senior: M. Dawson
2014 – Junior: B. Macdonald, J. Dawson, B. Blatchford · Senior: M. Dawson
2015 – Junior: B. Macdonald · Senior: J. Kinross
2016 – Junior: A. Barrett, B. Macdonald · Senior: B. Delmenico, B. Makepeace
2017 – Junior: B. Macdonald · Senior: J. Kinross
2018 – Junior: A. Smith · Senior: S. Rochester
2019 – Junior: H. Williams · Senior: B. Delmenico
2020 – Junior: T. Love · Senior: B. Macdonald
2021 – Junior: Hannah Williams · Senior: M. Gentle
2022 – Junior: D. Frencken · Senior: J. Kinross
2023 – Junior: A. Clifford · Senior: S. Rochester
2024 – Junior: D. Lowick · Senior: R. Mathews
2025 – Junior: B. Mills· Senior: A. Blatchford

Bert Hill Medal

The Bert Hill Medal is one of the club’s most respected honours, awarded to riders who demonstrate excellence, consistency and contribution to the club. This award carries deep historical significance and recognises individuals who embody the spirit of Findon Skid Kids.

1986 – P. Anspach
1987 – L. Thomas
1988 – C. Osborne
1989 – C. Schicker
1990 – A. Houghton
1991 – M. Gentle
1992 – A. Houghton
1993 – S. Brown
1994 – T. Carmody
1995 – D. Villadsen
1996 – T. Carmody / D. Villadsen
1997 – S. Dallow
1998 – C. Sanders
1999 – T. Dunk
2000 – L. Spear
2001 – L. Spear
2002 – B. Schumacher
2003 – J. Nangle
2004 – R. Priest
2005 – B. McMillan
2006 – N. Kinross
2007 – S. Bentley
2008 – T. Forester
2009 – A. Freeman
2010 – J. Doran
2011 – M. Bryant
2012 – J. Swansson

2013 – M. Thompson
2014 – T. Macdonald
2015 – L. Waye
2016 – A. Barrett
2017 – B. Curnow
2018 – A. Smith
2019 – K. Ray
2020 – A. Gentle
2021 – Hayley Williams
2022 – Hannah Williams
2023 – C. Knights
2024 – C. Ricketts
2025 – C. Ricketts

Harley Medal

The Harley Medal celebrates outstanding achievement within the club and acknowledges riders who have made a significant impact during the season. This award reflects the club’s commitment to recognising effort, improvement and dedication at all levels of competition.

1972 – D. Morris
1973 – R. Young
1974 – B. Clarke
1975 – G. Carruthers
1976 – R. Harley
1977 – G. McDonald
1978 – J. Anear
1979 – N. Toye
1980 – I. Taylor
1981 – T. Shepard
1982 – N. Toye / D. Morris
1983 – J. Kempen
1984 – N. Toye
1985 – D. Anderson
1986 – J. Palmieri
1987 – S. Harley
1988 – S. Denison-Smith
1989 – I. Taylor
1990 – C. Osborne
1991 – R. Evans
1992 – M. Gentle
1993 – L. Collins
1994 – D. Villadsen
1995 – M. Gentle
1996 – A. Gentle
1997 – B. Eichner
1998 – J. Hill
1999 – J. Hill

2000 – M. Lynch
2001 – M. Lynch
2002 – G. Spear
2003 – J. Kinross
2004 – J. Kinross / L. Ireland
2005 – S. Clarke
2006 – R. Priest
2007 – J. Kinross
2008 – B. McMillan
2009 – D. Schultz
2010 – A. Blatchford
2011 – N. Kinross
2012 – N. Kinross
2013 – M. Dawson
2014 – A. Freeman
2015 – B. Delmenico
2016 – S. Rochester
2017 – B. Makepeace
2018 – R. Mathews
2019 – A. Freeman
2020 – S. Rochester
2021 – B. Frencken
2022 – M. O’Neil
2023 – M. Gentle
2024 – B. Curnow
2025 – J. Kinross

Brian O’Neill Memorial

Named in honour of Brian O’Neill, this memorial award pays tribute to his lasting contribution to the club and the sport of Cycle Speedway. The award recognises riders who exemplify determination, commitment and respect for the club’s long-standing traditions.

1982 – Trevor Shepard
1983 – Neil Toye
1984 – Neil Toye
1985 – Neil Toye
1986 – John Palmieri
1987 – Neil Toye
1988 – John Palmieri
1989 – Craig Staunton
1990 – Neil Toye
1991 – Craig Staunton
1992 – Tony Herd
1993 – Tony Herd
1994 – Tony Herd
1995 – Lincoln Till
1996 – David Dissel
1997 – Matt Gentle
1998 – Matt Gentle
1999 – Matt Gentle
2000 – Matt Gentle
2001 – Matt Gentle
2002 – Matt Gentle
2003 – Matt Gentle
2004 – Matt Gentle

2005 – Daniel Pudney
2006 – Bradley Gentle
2007 – Ross Priest
2008 – Ross Priest
2009 – Matt Matthews
2010 – Joel Chadwick
2011 – Matt Gentle
2012 – Ty Geertsen
2013 – Ryan Edson
2014 – Cody Chadwick
2015 – Cody Chadwick
2016 – Joel Chadwick
2017 – Cody Chadwick
2018 – Cody Chadwick
2019 – Cody Chadwick
2020 – (No event due to COVID)
2021 – Angus Freeman
2022 – Bobby McMillan
2023 – Bobby McMillan
2024 – Braylan MacDonald
2025 – Blake Frencken

Team Captains Through the Years

Team captains play a vital role in shaping club culture, mentoring younger riders and leading by example. Over the decades, Findon Skid Kids has been fortunate to have dedicated leaders across all teams who have guided riders through competition seasons and major events.

This list reflects the commitment and leadership that has helped build the club into what it is today.

1958 – R. Deverson (Comets), M. Harley (Falcons), D. Baily (Sabres), R. Deverson (Scorpions)
1959 – R. Deverson (Comets), M. Harley (Falcons), D. Baily (Sabres), R. Lamb (Scorpions)
1960 – R. Deverson (Comets), M. Harley (Falcons), D. Baily (Sabres), R. Lamb (Scorpions)
1961 – D. Clee (Comets), M. Harley (Falcons), R. Lumsden (Sabres), C. Deverson (Scorpions)
1962 – D. Clee (Comets), R. McBride (Falcons), R. Lumsden (Sabres), C. Deverson (Scorpions)
1963 – D. Clee (Comets), R. McBride (Falcons), R. Lumsden (Sabres), C. Deverson (Scorpions)
1964 – G. Philp (Comets), T. Knaggs (Falcons), R. Snyder (Sabres), W. Stanton (Scorpions)
1965 – G. Philp (Comets), T. Knaggs (Falcons), R. Snyder (Sabres), W. Stanton (Scorpions)
1966 – B. Jones (Comets), T. Knaggs (Falcons), R. Snyder (Sabres), W. Stanton (Scorpions)
1967 – G. Pryde (Comets), A. Godden (Falcons), P. Coventry (Sabres), J. Glenn (Scorpions)
1968 – J. Zivanovic (Comets), A. Godden (Falcons), M. Duffy (Sabres), R. Hillyer (Scorpions)
1969 – J. Zivanovic (Comets), D. Newnham (Falcons), J. Stanton (Sabres), R. Hillyer (Scorpions)
1970 – J. Zivanovic (Comets), D. Newnham (Falcons), J. Stanton (Sabres), D. Pearn (Scorpions)
1971 – S. Tonkes (Comets), M. Ahoy (Falcons), S. Tonkes (Sabres), D. Pearn (Scorpions)
1972 – S. Tonkes (Comets), A. Gates (Falcons), J. Jones (Sabres), D. Pearn (Scorpions)
1973 – T. Chapman (Comets), D. Morris (Falcons), B. Goodfellow (Sabres), G. Richards (Scorpions), G. Kittel (Firebirds)
1974 – B. Clarke (Comets), G. McDonald (Falcons), S. Julian (Sabres), G. Richards (Scorpions), G. Kittel (Firebirds)
1975 – I. Taylor (Comets), G. McDonald (Falcons), S. Julian (Sabres), R. Young (Scorpions), G. Kittel (Firebirds)
1976 – I. Taylor (Comets), D. Morris (Falcons), P. O’Toole (Sabres), R. Harley (Scorpions), C. Couzner (Firebirds)
1977 – B. Savage (Comets), G. McDonald (Falcons), P. O’Toole (Sabres), J. Anear (Scorpions), G. Carruthers (Firebirds)
1978 – J. Olsson (Comets), N. Toye (Falcons), G. Carruthers (Sabres), J. Anear (Scorpions), P. Lowry (Firebirds)
1979 – B. Savage (Comets), N. Toye (Falcons), G. Nugent (Sabres), J. Palmieri (Scorpions), P. Lowry (Firebirds)
1980 – R. Lively (Comets), N. Toye (Falcons), G. Carruthers (Sabres), J. Palmieri (Scorpions), I. Taylor (Firebirds)
1981 – R. Lively (Comets), P. Lowry (Falcons), T. Meade (Sabres), J. Palmieri (Scorpions), I. Taylor (Firebirds)
1982 – D. Morris (Comets), S. Denison (Falcons), L. Couzner (Sabres), C. Pascoe (Scorpions), I. Taylor (Firebirds)
1983 – I. Taylor (Comets), D. Hands (Falcons), S. Whitmore (Sabres), W. Neale (Scorpions)
1984 – N. Toye (Falcons), I. Taylor (Sabres), J. Kempen (Scorpions)
1985 – N. Toye (Falcons), I. Taylor (Sabres), J. Kempen (Scorpions)
1986 – N. Toye (Falcons), I. Taylor (Sabres), J. Kempen (Scorpions)
1987 – N. Toye (Falcons), I. Taylor (Sabres), J. Kempen (Scorpions)
1988 – Sh. Harley (Falcons), M. Fraser (Sabres), E. Osborne (Scorpions)
1989 – Sh. Harley (Falcons), M. Fraser (Sabres), E. Osborne (Scorpions)
1990 – Sh. Harley (Falcons), M. Fraser (Sabres), E. Osborne (Scorpions)
1991 – C. Osborne (Falcons), T. Hayward (Sabres), M. Hayward (Scorpions)
1992 – C. Osborne (Falcons), C. Gudic (Sabres), L. Collins (Scorpions)
1993 – L. Till (Falcons), Si. Harley (Sabres), L. Collins (Scorpions)
1994 – D. Villadsen (Falcons), Si. Harley (Sabres), R. Evans (Scorpions)
1995 – L. Till (Falcons), Si. Harley (Sabres), R. Evans (Scorpions)
1996 – M. Gentle (Falcons), R. Menadue (Sabres), R. Evans (Scorpions)
1997 – A. Marino (Falcons), J. Jesson (Sabres), R. Evans (Scorpions)
1998 – A. Marino (Falcons), J. Jesson (Sabres), B. Eichner (Scorpions)
1999 – J. Hill (Falcons), J. Jesson (Sabres), B. Eichner (Scorpions)
2000 – J. Hill (Falcons), J. Jesson (Sabres), R. Evans (Scorpions)
2001 – P. Purcell (Falcons), M. Gentle (Sabres), M. Lynch (Scorpions)
2002 – J. Clarke (Falcons), M. Gentle (Sabres), M. Lynch (Scorpions)
2003 – J. Clarke (Falcons), G. Spear (Sabres), T. Dunk (Scorpions)
2004 – J. Kinross (Falcons), G. Spear (Sabres), T. Dunk (Scorpions)
2005 – J. Kinross (Falcons), B. Gentle (Sabres), L. Ireland (Scorpions)
2006 – J. Kinross (Falcons), B. Gentle (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2007 – J. Kinross (Falcons), B. Gentle (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2008 – J. Kinross (Falcons), R. Priest (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2009 – J. Kinross (Falcons), R. Priest (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2010 – S. Kinross (Falcons), D. Schultz (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2011 – S. Kinross (Falcons), D. Schultz (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2012 – S. Kinross (Falcons), D. Schultz (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2013 – N. Kinross (Falcons), T. Forester (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2014 – A. Freeman (Falcons), T. Forester (Sabres), S. Bentley (Scorpions)
2015 – A. Freeman (Falcons), A. Blatchford (Sabres), S. Bentley (Scorpions)
2016 – A. Freeman (Falcons), A. Blatchford (Sabres), S. Bentley (Scorpions)
2017 – A. Freeman (Falcons), B. Makepeace (Sabres), S. Bentley (Scorpions)
2018 – A. Freeman (Falcons), B. Makepeace (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2019 – A. Freeman (Falcons), B. Makepeace (Sabres), B. McMillan (Scorpions)
2020 – S. Rochester (Falcons), M. Gentle (Sabres), B. MacDonald (Scorpions)
2021 – H. Rochester (Falcons), M. Gentle (Sabres), R. Mathews (Scorpions)
2022 – H. Rochester (Falcons), M. Gentle (Sabres), R. Mathews (Scorpions)
2023 – B. Delmenico (Falcons), B. Frencken (Sabres), R. Knights (Scorpions)
2024 – B. Delmenico (Falcons), B. Frencken (Sabres), R. Knights (Scorpions)
2025 – B. Delmenico (Falcons), B. Frencken (Sabres), R. Knights (Scorpions)
2026 – B. Delmenico (Falcons), A. Blatchford (Sabres), M. Lowick (Scorpions)

Australian Championship Winners

The Australian Championships represent the highest level of Cycle Speedway competition in Australia. Findon Skid Kids riders have achieved national success across decades, proudly representing the club on the biggest stage.

1962 – Bob Jenke
1963 – Geoff Mates
1964 – Colin Deverson
1967 – Claus Maluszczak
1968 – Brenton Jones (Findon)
1969 – Michael Duffy (Findon)
1970 – Alan Godden (Findon)
1971 – John Zivanovic (Findon)
1972 – Steven Tonkes (Findon)
1973 – John Zivanovic (Findon)
1974 – Graham McDonald (Findon)
1975 – Craig Couzner (Findon)
1976 – Steven Tonkes (Findon)
1977 – Lee Beveridge (Findon)
1978 – Peter Lowry (Findon)
1979–1981 – Neil Toye (Findon)
1982 – Trevor Shepard (Findon)
1983–1984 – Neil Toye (Findon)
1985–1986 – Jimmy Varnish (UK)
1987 – John Palmieri (Findon)
1988 – Neil Toye (Findon)
1989 – Craig Staunton (Findon)
1990 – Ian Taylor (Findon)
1991 – Craig Staunton (Findon)
1992 – Tony Herd (Salisbury)
1993 – Mark Fraser (Findon)
1994 – Tony Herd (Salisbury)
1995 – David Dissel (Salisbury)
1996–1998 – Matt Gentle (Findon)
1999 – Mark Fraser (Findon)
2000 – Matt Gentle (Findon)

2001 – Tony Herd (Salisbury)
2002 – Matt Gentle (Findon)
2003–2006 – Daniel Pudney (Le Fevre)
2007 – Jono Birks (Findon)
2008 – Daniel Pudney (Le Fevre)
2009 – Joel Chadwick (Salisbury)
2010–2011 – Ty Geertsen (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2012 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2013 – Ty Geertsen (Le Fevre) / Nicole Kinross (Findon)
2014 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2015 – Ty Geertsen (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2016 – Joel Chadwick (Salisbury) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2017 – Joel Chadwick (Salisbury) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2018 – Jack Norman (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2019 – Daniel Robb (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2020 – Bobby McMillan (Findon) / Holly Greenhalgh (Salisbury)
2021 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2022 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2023 – Bobby McMillan (Findon) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2024 – Daniel Robb (Le Fevre) / Holly Greenhalgh (Salisbury)
2025 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Kayleigh Clarke (Findon)

South Australian Championships

The South Australian Championships highlight the strongest riders across the state, with Findon Skid Kids playing a major role in the competition’s history.

1966 – Claus Maluszczak (Findon)
1967–1968 – Alan Godden (Findon)
1969 – Steven Tonkes (Findon)
1970 – Michael Duffy (Findon)
1971 – Ken Tuckey (Findon)
1972 – Steven Tonkes (Findon)
1973 – Craig Couzner (Findon)
1974 – Adrian Williams (Salisbury)
1975–1976 – Don Morris (Findon)
1977 – Michael Sims (Findon)
1978 – Peter Lowry (Findon)
1979 – Neil Toye (Findon)
1980 – Peter Lowry (Findon)
1981 – Geoff Patman (UK)
1982 – Trevor Shepard (Findon)
1983–1984 – Neil Toye (Findon)
1985 – John Watchman (UK)
1986 – John Palmieri (Findon)
1987–1988 – Neil Toye (Findon)
1989 – Craig Staunton (Findon)
1990 – Mark Fraser (Findon)
1991–1992 – Tony Herd (Salisbury)
1993 – Ernie Osborne (Findon)
1994 – Mark Fraser (Findon)
1995 – Craig Staunton (Findon)

1996–2002 – Matt Gentle (Findon)
2003–2005 – Daniel Pudney (Le Fevre)
2006 – Matt Gentle (Findon)
2007 – Jack Spear (Findon)
2008–2009 – Daniel Pudney (Le Fevre)
2010 – Ty Geertsen (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2011 – Bobby McMillan (Findon) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2012 – Joel Chadwick (Salisbury) / Nicole Kinross (Findon)
2013 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2014 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2015 – Joel Chadwick (Salisbury) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2016 – Bobby McMillan (Findon) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2017 – Daniel Robb (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2018 – Jack Norman (Le Fevre) / Letitia Collins (Salisbury)
2019 – Farren Wills (Le Fevre) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2020 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Holly Greenhalgh (Salisbury)
2021 – Bobby McMillan (Findon) / Holly Greenhalgh (Salisbury)
2022 – Cody Chadwick (Salisbury) / Lucy Millikin (Le Fevre)
2023 – Daniel Robb (Le Fevre) / Kayleigh Clarke (Findon)
2024 – Daniel Robb (Le Fevre) / Holly Greenhalgh (Salisbury)
2025 – Cody Petty / Kayleigh Clarke (Findon)